Hamster Health

Abscesses	Aspergillus Fungus	Allergies	Broken Bones	Colds	Constipation	Circling
Intussusception	Cheek pouch impaction	Dehydration	Distended Abdomen	Diabetes	Diarrhea	Fur loss
Fleas	Hind leg Paralysis	Head Tilt	Hip Spots	Hibernation	Hamster Diseases	Mites
Lactose intolerance	Old age	Obesity	Pyometra	Paws	Ring worm	Stress

The following information on hamster health found here is to be used as a guide only and must not be interpreted as a solution to any illness or health problems associated with your pet hamster. The health of your hamster is most important and should not be put at risk. Should you become concerned with the health of your pet in any way at all it is better to seek professional advice and take him to a qualified veterinary surgeon to evaluate any health problem he may have.

In general, hamsters are robust little creatures and a well bred hamster that is in good health when you first bring him into your home is likely to remain that way and live to a good old age needing very little if any veterinary care.

As a hamster ages he may eat less, sleep more, and become less active, in general they do tend to slow down.
A minor health problem may become serious if prompt and professional care is not pursued.

There are many hamster sites offering good advice and information hamster health heed this advice, prevention is better than cure.